Karen Penagos
@karenpenagos
Bilingual virtual assistant delivering fast, accurate customer support and administrative coordination.
What I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual virtual assistant with 10+ months of experience in administrative coordination, communications management, and customer support in fast-paced, multilingual environments. I’m known for calendar management, multi-stakeholder coordination, and confidential handling of sensitive information.
In my roles, I’ve supported high-stakes needs by interpreting in real time for 50+ medical appointments monthly and improving scheduling efficiency by 30% through organized coordination. I also delivered customer service across different channels, processing an average of 40 interactions per day with a 4-minute resolution time, and maintaining an 88% first-contact resolution rate while keeping complete CRM traceability.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Provided real-time English-Spanish interpretation for 50+ medical appointments monthly to support clear communication and medical accuracy. Coordinated and scheduled appointments and reduced patient wait times by 30%, while handling confidential information in line with HIPAA standards.
Resolved customer inquiries in English and Spanish, handling an average of 40 interactions per day with an average resolution time of 4 minutes. Achieved an 88% first-contact resolution rate and maintained complete CRM records for follow-ups and service traceability.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Santander Open Academy
Intermediate Power BI, Power BI
Completed an Intermediate Power BI certification through Santander Open Academy in May 2026.
Santander Open Academy
Advanced Excel, Excel
Completed an Advanced Excel certification through Santander Open Academy in May 2026.
Bosanova School
High School Diploma, Secondary Education
Earned a High School Diploma from Bosanova School in 2025.
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